Archive for the ‘Review’ Category

REVIEW IN BRIEF > A strange entry into the hardware landscape, the PlayStation TV doesn’t have a clear purpose in life. Its ability to stream PS4 games to another location in the house is perhaps its most appealing feature, especially for a family, but is hardly a “must have”. Playing Vita games on a big screen is another touted feature but its implementation is problematic. The PlayStation TV is sure to keep a very specific niche happy but for anyone else it is waste of money. Read the rest of this entry »

Available on XBO, PS4 and PC l Published by Ubisoft l Developed by Ubisoft Montreal l Classified MA15+ l Supports 1-4 players

REVIEW IN BRIEF > There is so much potential in Assassin’s Creed: Unity but everything just falls short. How can a game have one of the most detailed digital recreations of Notre Dame ever yet still have the wrong button prompt for entering windows show up four patches after release?! This game should have been called Assassin’s Creed: Ennui. If you must try it, wait until it turns up on the discount rack. It probably won’t take long. Read the rest of this entry »

Available on 360, PS3 and PC l Published by Ubisoft l Developed by Ubisoft Sofia l Classified MA15+ l Supports 1 player

REVIEW IN BRIEF > A last hurrah for the series on previous generation consoles, Assassin’s Creed Rogue plays like a highlights reel of the American story arc, showcasing gameplay mechanics and characters in a way that feels a little bit like fan service that unfortunately went over the head of this newcomer. As an Ubisoft game it adheres rigidly to the formulas the studio has put in place and will keep players entertained, provided they aren’t currently playing any other Ubisoft games.

Available on XBO, PS4, 360, PS3 and PC l Published by Electronic Arts l Developed by Bioware lClassified G l Supports 1-4 players

REVIEW IN BRIEF >Dragon Age Inquisition should please fans alienated from the last iteration with its clearer plot, larger map areas and improved combat. Be prepared to sink many hours into one the best-realised fantasy worlds in gaming. Just make sure you’ve played the earlier games first, because context is everything.